The ultimate summer guide to Yuke Grassland in Western Sichuan is here

Highly recommended! A summer in the mountains and fields you can't miss, a fairyland✨
Who says summer has to be at the beach? 🏖️ Summer in Western Sichuan is truly timeless! The lush green mountains and fields look like a spilled palette, and July in Western Sichuan is the peak of summer beauty! 💚 Even the air smells like fresh grass~

🌈 Missed July? No worries! You can still catch the tail end of summer in August
On Yuke Grassland in Western Sichuan, the green poem continues to be written
Highlights:
✓ Rolling alpine grasslands
✓ Large temperature difference between morning and night, a cool summer secret spot
✓ Rich Tibetan cultural experiences

🚗【3 Days 2 Nights Western Sichuan Self-Driving Guide】🚗
📍Route highlights: Honghaizi - Tagong Grassland - Daofu Tibetan Village - Yuke Grassland

🗓️Day 0: Depart immediately, just go!
🏠Recommended stay: Kangding Gesar Hotel (No. 9 Yanhe West Road, Kangding City)
Brew a cup of tea and watch the flowing Zheduo River, feel the plateau vibe in advance~

🗓️Day 1: Kangding → Yuke Grassland (about 5 hours by car)
Must-visit spots:
🔹Honghaizi (beside Provincial Road S434)
Fee: 10 RMB/person
🔹Tagong Grassland (Tagong Town, Kangding City)
Ticket: 15 RMB/person
🔹Daofu Tibetan Village (west side of Daofu County town)
Tips: The Tibetan-style houses here are perfect for photos 📸

🗓️Day 2: Yuke Grassland sunrise → return trip
🌅Sunrise time: around 6:30
Recommended activities:
✔ Horseback riding on the grassland (50-100 RMB/hour)
✔ Encountering marmots (remember to keep your distance)
✔ Wearing Tibetan costumes for photos for extra feel～

🌄If you have more time:
You can continue to Ganzi County, Shiqu County, and other places
It is recommended to add 3-4 more days

🍂Best viewing periods:
July → lush green
Mid to late August → summer to autumn transition (grasslands start to yellow by late August)
September → autumn colors deepen

💡Travel tips:
✓ Altitude 3500+ meters, beware of altitude sickness
✓ Large temperature difference between morning and night, bring a thick jacket
✓ Protect the environment, please take your trash with you
✓ Prepare sunscreen + lip balm